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- No sign Taliban making a comeback: Natynczyk
CALGARY -- Increased insurgent activity in Afghanistan over the past month isn't a sign the Taliban is regaining its strength, Canada's top soldier said Saturday. A dramatic prison break in Kandahar and a surge of Taliban activity near the city is a
- Canadian soldier found dead
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan A Canadian soldier was found dead in the sleeping area of a Middle Eastern military base. The death of Cpl. Brendan Anthony Downey, a military policeman based in Dundurn, Sask., had been declared non-combat-related even before
- Google Faces U.K. Privacy Fight Over Street View
As Google prepares to launch Street View in the U.K., and has already launched it in France, concerns over privacy have been raised by the group Privacy International, which says it feels Street View violates privacy laws. Youll recall that Canada, which
- Canadian archeologists find pre-Columbian tomb in northern Peru
What's this By The Associated Press LIMA, Peru - Canadian archeologists have found a pre-Columbian tomb containing well-preserved human remains, ceramics and jewelry near Peru's northern coast that could shed new light on the ancient Moche culture. The
- U.S. removes 'yellowcake' from Iraq
The last major remnant of Saddam Hussein's nuclear program — a huge stockpile of concentrated natural uranium — reached a Canadian port Saturday.
- Christopher, Whyte qualify for Beijing
Tyler Christopher can book his ticket to Beijing after winning the men's 400-metre final Saturday at the Canadian track trials in Windsor, Ont. The world indoor champion from Chilliwack, B.C., ran the 400 in 45.01 seconds to secure his Olympic berth.
- Trading on the best in South Asian business
Ladies in colourful saris and gentlemen in black-tie provided an elegant and exotic atmosphere for the recent Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) Annual Awards Gala Dinner. More than 1,200 guests came out to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre to dine
- Canada's top soldier doesn't believe Taliban making a comeback
What's this By Bill Graveland, The Canadian Press CALGARY - Increased insurgent activity in Afghanistan over the past month isn't a sign the Taliban is regaining its strength, Canada's top soldier said Saturday. A dramatic prison break in Kandahar and a
- Ontario MP bets on Vegas-style sports gambling
ONTARIO -- As reported by the Windsor Star: 'Betting on individual sports games may become legal in Canadian casinos, if Joe Comartin has his way. 'The Windsor-Tecumseh MP estimates it could generate as much as $3 billion in gross wagering a year.
- Canadian team unearths 1,700-year old remains in Peru tomb
LIMA (AFP) - A Canadian-led team of archaeologists has unearthed the 1,7 year-old tomb of a leader of the pre-Columbian Moche culture in northern Peru, the scientists said. Canadian archaeologist Steve Bourget said the tomb was discovered in the Ucupe
- Ottawa confirms one Canadian missing in Colombia
Canada's Foreign Affairs Ministry confirmed Friday that a Canadian is missing in Colombia, following reports that he was kidnapped by Colombia's largest left-wing rebel group FARC. Canadian diplomats in Bogota are in contact with Colombian authorities
- US ships tons of Hussein-era yellowcake to Canada
The last major remnant of Saddam Hussein's nuclear program -- a huge stockpile of concentrated natural uranium -- reached a Canadian port Saturday to complete a secret U.S. operation that included a two-week airlift from Baghdad and a ship voyage
- Canadian court keeps US deserter's asylum hopes alive
A Canadian court has ruled that an immigration board erred in refusing political asylum to a US man who sought to avoid military service in Iraq, and ordered a new hearing. Canada's Immigration and Refugee Board in 2006 denied asylum to Joshua Key, his
- AP Exclusive: US removes uranium from Iraq
The last major remnant of Saddam Hussein's nuclear program ? a huge stockpile of concentrated natural uranium ? reached a Canadian port Saturday to complete a secret U.S. operation that included a two-week airlift from Baghdad and a ship voyage
- Military to investigate soldier's death
CREDIT: Cpl. Brendan Downey was found dead in the living quarters at the Canadian Forces' Camp Mirage in the Persian Gulf. His death is to be investigated by the military's National Investigation Service. KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Corporal
- Forces to probe death of military policeman
KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Corporal did not die in a combat zone and his death is the subject of a military investigation but he will be honoured with a ramp ceremony to repatriate his body, say Canadian Forces officials. Cpl. Downey's body was
- AP Exclusive: US removes uranium from Iraq
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AP - The last major remnant of Saddam Hussein's nuclear program — a huge stockpile of concentrated natural uranium — reached a Canadian port Saturday to complete a secret U.S. operation that included a two-week airlift from Baghdad and a ship voyage crossing two oceans.
- Canadian reported missing in Colombia
A Canadian is missing in Colombia, Foreign Affairs officials confirmed Friday, amid reports he was kidnapped by members of Colombia's largest left-wing rebel group FARC. 'Consular officials were advised earlier this week that a Canadian citizen in
- Travellers warned about violence in Guyana
th, 2008 C4 The Canadian Press OTTAWA - Canadians travelling in Guyana should exercise "a high degree of caution at all times" due to crime in the country, warns the Foreign Affairs Department.Assaults, pickpocketing, purse snatching, break-ins,
- Canadian military policeman dies in Persian Gulf
KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Military officials have launched an investigation into the death of a Canadian soldier in the living quarters at Camp Mirage - a base in the Persian Gulf that supports airlifts in and out of Afghanistan. Cpl. Brendan
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AP - The last major remnant of Saddam Hussein's nuclear program — a huge stockpile of concentrated natural uranium — reached a Canadian port Saturday to complete a secret U.S. operation that included a two-week airlift from Baghdad and a ship voyage crossing two oceans.
AP - More than 1,000 people marched in northern Japan on Saturday to protest an upcoming summit of the top industrialized countries, and police arrested four protesters after a brief scuffle. No injuries were reported.
Reuters - A powerful Canadian business group wants
Prime Minister Stephen Harper to change his stance on
agricultural trade to help achieve a breakthrough in the Doha
Round of world trade talks.
Confessed French serial killer Charles Sobhraj, who was convicted and sentenced to life in prison in Nepal, is engaged and plans to marry a woman 44 years younger than he is.
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